“It has come to fore that people are embarking on travel by
foot on Bandipora— Gurez Road in violation of the instructions of the concerned
authorities, thereby putting their own lives at risk,” DC Bandipora said.

He said the travel of new people to Gurez also poses an
enhanced risk of spreading of Corona Virus to a geographically isolated place
like Gurez valley.

“The ban on entry of people into the valley has been imposed
taking into consideration various advisories on precautionary measures issued
by the Government on prevention of spread of COVID-19,” he said.

He further went on to say that no vehicular movement as well
as travel on foot shall be allowed on Bandipora—Gurez, with immediate effect,
till further orders.

The DC directed Police and concerned BSF Unit at Tragbal to
strictly implement the directions.

Meanwhile, all movement passes for travel to Gurez Valley
issued by any authority has been withdrawn and cancelled with immediate effect
and no new passes shall be issued without prior permission from the District
Magistrate.

He warned of strict action against the violators of the
order under section 188 IPC and other relevant provisions of Epidemic Disease
Act 1897 and the Disaster Management Act 2005.

The DC Bandipora appealed the general public to cooperate
with the administration and ensure strict adherence to the order as the non-
compliance shall constitute criminal offence and attract strict actions.

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